You Have to Try Our 5 Favorite Beauty Looks From Music Videos

Some people watch a music video and get the song stuck in their heads. But what often sticks for we beauty editors is the hair and makeup on view. From pink eyeshadow to a double cat eye, these music video beauty looks were hits all on their own.

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Jennifer Lopez in “On The Floor”

"Jennifer Lopez is always stunning, whether she's on the red carpet, big screen or in a music video. I’m fairly certain that the woman does not age. When I first saw her “On The Floor” video, I couldn’t help but love her bold makeup look—super bold silver eyeshadow and lots of lashes complete with a nude lip. J.Lo isn't afraid of taking a few beauty risks and I totally love that she plays around with different styles. And with a video that has nearly 100 million views, I think a few people also dug her look. I’ve tried it myself by dabbing a metallic cream eyeshadow like try L’Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eyeshadow ($8; ulta.com) all over my lid, bringing the formula down to the inner corner for that brightening, eye-popping effect. Individual lashes on the outer corners of the eye complete the look.” —Sheryl George, Beauty Editor

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Lorde in “Tennis Court”

"I love Lorde’s milkmaid-meets-goth look in this video. The braids and white-rimmed eyes soften the bold mouth. MAC’s Instigator lipstick ($17; maccosmetics.com) approximates the lip look quite nicely—if you dab the color on with your finger as opposed to straight out of the tube, the effect is a bit less intense and a bit more appropriate for the office.” —Didi Gluck, Contributing Beauty Editor

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Mila Kunis in Aerosmith’s “Jaded”

"I will never get over Mila Kunis’ beauty look from Aerosmith’s “Jaded” video. Ever. When the video was released all the way back in 2001, I spent so much time sitting in my vanity mirror trying to replicate the petal shadow, dewy skin, and frosted lip. I vividly remember buying this beyond-sparkly pink blush from The Body Shop in a feeble attempt to recreate that gorgeous eye. That eye. I still think about it today. Considering that rose gold shadow is having somewhat of a moment, it wouldn’t be completely out of line for me to replicate it using Tarte’s Waterproof Liner in (surprise, surprise) Rose Gold ($21; tartecosmetics.com) all over my lids as a cream shadow, going hard with Anastasia’s Glow Kit in Gleam ($40; sephora.com) all over my face, and the Too Faced La Crème Color Drenched Lip Cream in Unicorn Tears ($22; ulta.com) in place of my everyday nude.” —Marianne Mychaskiw, Associate Beauty Editor

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Madonna in “Material World”

"At the tender age of 7, Madonna was my first fashion and beauty inspiration (my mom even let me dress up as her for Halloween!). There are so many iconic looks to choose from in Madonna’s early days, but the “Material Girl” video stands out because it took the star out of the club and uncovered her glamourous side. The inspiration is Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” and needless to say, Madonna did Monroe justice. I forever tried to recreate that voluminous hair using hot rollers, and even today, I swipe on my go-to red—NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl ($26; narscosmetics.com)—with this look in mind.” —Erin Lukas, Beauty Writer

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Adele in “Hello”

“I’ve always admired Adele’s affinity for cat eyes. It’s a look that suits her, and she must know it: You’ll rarely find her on a red carpet without her signature swoosh. But in the music video for “Hello,” Adele’s liner looks just a teeny bit different in one particular take: Upon close inspection, she’s actually got a double cat eye—which involves two tiny tails stacked atop each other—going on. Since I first spotted the look, I’ve recreated it on myself several times using Lancôme Artliner ($30; sephora.com), which boasts a super-precise felt tip. It’s an extra-playful take on your typical feline flick.” —Dianna Mazzone, Assistant Beauty Editor